Apple reportedly expects to sell more iPhones in its coming 2018 lineup that will be outfitted with cheaper LCD screens than the models equipped with pricey OLEDs.
Apple anticipates fans would lean toward the cheaper LCD iPhone this year
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Apple brings live sports and live news content through the TV app to customers in Canada
When it launched the live news and live sports sections in its TV app, Apple also promised to bring additional content providers on board, and today they've made good on that promise by switching on live sports and live news content for customers in Canada.
Apple debuts a solid new ad campaign focused on the Mac
Apple yesterday debuted a brand new advertising campaign titled “Behind the Mac” and focused on its computers, launching a series of videos that highlight individual stories by creators who have used Macs to “make something wonderful.”
When to expect iOS 12 beta 2 and first iOS 12 public beta
Since it was first announced on Monday, June 4, iOS 12 has been making the rounds as a first developer beta. If the past is any guide, Apple will release many more pre-release versions of the iPhone and iPad software update before giving it to the public. Whether you're waiting for the next developer beta or first public beta of iOS 12, here are some ideas on when these versions will be released.
Apple working on deal with Cartoon Saloon for animated movie
Apple is looking to get into the feature film business, reports Bloomberg. The outlet says the iPhone maker is nearing a deal with the Ireland-based Cartoon Saloon, an Oscar-nominated animation studio, for the rights to an upcoming animated movie.
iWork iOS apps updated with on-page audio recording, better Apple Pencil support, and more
Apple on Thursday issued an update for its suite of iWork apps on iOS. Keynote, Pages and Numbers have all been updated to version 4.1, and the releases include a number of new features and improvements. Among the changes are a new on-page audio feature the allows you to record, edit and play clips and the ability to use Apple Pencil to select and scroll. Check out the full change logs below.
Nine year old iPhone 3GS goes on sale in South Korea at just $40 apiece
Apple discontinued iPhone 3GS in September 2012, but now we learn that a South Korean company has revived the handset and started selling unused units in their original packaging.
Valve tries again to get game streaming in App Store
It looks like Valve might try again to get its Steam Link app approved by Apple for the App Store. This week, a new Steam Link beta appeared in TestFlight, Apple's testing playground for software developers. The beta doesn't contain any TestFlight notes, which suggests that Value is only seeking performance-related feedback at this time, according to AppleInsider.
Back in May, Apple blocked Valve's first attempt at bringing Steam video games to iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV. The iPhone maker claimed "business conflicts" forced it to reject the Steam Link app. Valve appealed the decision, to no avail.
Subsequently, Apple's Phil Schiller noted the Steam Link app "violates some guidelines around user-generated content, in-app purchases, content codes, etc." He mentioned that Apple would continue to work with Valve to bring the app within the App Store guidelines.
As we noted previously, the Steam Link app uses the same H.264 video encoding technology found in Valve’s physical Steam Link box. What the app basically does is stream your library of Steam games from your Windows or Mac desktop to an iPhone, iPad or Apple TV, in 4K resolution at 60 frames per second over a 5 GHz Wi-Fi network or a wired Ethernet connection.
Games are the most lucrative part of the App Store. Therefore, it's understandable that the company wants to protect its interests. Nonetheless, rejecting the Steam Link app never felt right since you couldn't use it to buy new titles. Still, as AppleInsider discovered, workarounds were quickly found that enabled purchases to take place, which is a big no-no for Apple.
Hopefully, Apple and Valve will come to some agreement that will allow the Steam Link to takes its rightful place in the iOS and Apple TV app stores. We'll let you know if and when they do.
Hit PC and console game ARK: Survival Evolved has arrived on iOS as a free-to-play download
The genre-defining dinosaur survival adventure game for PC and consoles, ARK: Survival Evolved, is now available on iPhone and iPad as a free-to-play download from App Store.
Apple’s soccer-themed photography videos highlight the various iPhone shooting modes
Celebrating the first day of the World Cup, Apple released a bunch of soccer-themed photography ads via its official YouTube channel, highlighting special shooting modes that are available on iPhone such as burst mode, slo-mo video, panoramic photography and more.
How to enable favicons in Safari so you can identify websites in tabs graphically
Apple's Safari browser that ships with macOS Mojave revives support for favicons. And thanks to iOS 12, favicons in open tabs are available on iPhone and iPad for the first time ever.
Should the Apple TV Home screen and TV app merge to become one?
tvOS 12, which Apple announced at this year's Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC), finally brings Dolby Atmos to Apple TV. Unfortunately, the update doesn't change one of the most annoying things about the software, namely Apple's decision to have both a TV app and Home screen on the platform.
After nearly two years of coexisting, it's time for the Apple TV Home screen and TV app to merge and become one great app.